Student

Information

Hibbing Community College

Welcome to HCC!

Start your future today!

Welcome to HCC’s Online version

of Orientation!

Is Online Learning For You?

⚫ Information about online learning can be found on these links.

https://www.minnstate.edu/online/rightforyou.html

D2L Brightspace tutorials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weDIXdbjX_4&list=PLxHa

bmZzFY6mtggGZAitZ61kmpS-pMIaM

Tips for taking online courses:

http://distance-ed.math.tamu.edu/tipsforonline.htm

Connect with all your Resources

-- Student Services – academic advising, counseling,

assistance with transfer, career exploration and more!

-- Financial Aid – FAFSA, work-study, scholarship info.

-- Academic Center – free tutoring!

-- Accessibility Services – provided to students with a

documented disability. Contact 218-262-7363

Get Connected to your Peers

⚫ Stay Connected: join student organizations, study groups and

participate in student activities.

Be sure to connect with all your resources. Meet with your

academic advisor regularly! See the Financial Aid Office for

questions about financial aid, to obtain information about

scholarships, and to find out about a part-time work-study

position.

Students needing any accessibility services should speak with

Jen Boben… accommodations need to be set up in advance.

HCC provides opportunities to participate in many clubs and

organizations. Club and varsity sports are also

available.alservices should speak with Mary Iozzo …

accommodations and intramural sports are also available.

We are here to help you succeed!

Where can I go in case I need help?

Check in with Student Services for

advising and counseling services

Tutoring: Academic Center ▪ located inside Library

If you need a tutor in ANY subject, please see the Academic Center. Also, if

you excel in a subject and want to be a tutor, please see the Academic Center

to sign up. Tutors are always needed… and you get paid!

Tutoring is provided FREE of charge!

⚫ Student ID

⚫ College Catalog

⚫ Student Email account

& D2L

⚫ Bookstore

⚫ E-services

⚫ Computer Labs

⚫ Library

⚫ Student Handbook

⚫ Campus Security

reports- Dave Olds

Harassment Officer

Connecting Tools:

HCC Student ID Card

Students will be notified as to when to

get ID’s …

Watch your HCC email!

• Student ID cards will be issued to enrolled students.

Please Note: There is a $5 charge to replace your ID card..

Reasons you need an ID card

• Get in FREE to home athletics

• ID card is your Library card

• Use of Library and Computer Labs

• To set up your STAR ID

• Use of HCC weight and bike rooms/sauna

• To activities sponsored by HCC (bowling, etc.)

• Receive discounts (HCC special banquets and other

places – ask other businesses if they give a student

discount)

• Housing students need to access apartment

Connecting Tools … continued

⚫ College Catalog: found online at:

http://hibbing.edu/academics/college-

catalogs

Access the catalog to find course

descriptions, a listing of any pre-

requisites, the number of credits for a

course, etc.

⚫ Online Students and Distance Learning Library

Services :

http://hibbing.edu/campus-services/library/

Reference questions (218) 262-7258

⚫ Email: rachelmilani@hibbing.edu

Library Services

⚫ You need to create a STAR ID/How do I get my StarID?Go to www.hibbing.edu

• Click on Quick Links D2L Brightspace Online Course Log in

• Click on StarID Self Service

• Activate Star ID

• Click on activate Star ID (under students click on Tech ID (student ID)

• Enter Hibbing Community College & your Tech ID (found on your acceptance letter or DARS) and then enter your Social Security Number… check the continue box

• Now create a password – (next screen)

HOW TO LOG IN:

Computer, Student E-services, and D2L

How to Log in (continued)

• What are the PASSWORD rules?

Passwords should be:

• Between 8 and 20 characters long

• Includes at least three of the following types of characters: Uppercase letter, lowercase letter, number, special character and can not include your name

• Remember to Click the “acknowledge box”

• HCC online technical support can be contacted online via email at: onlinetechsupport@hibbing.edu or the online helpdesk at: http://hibbing.edu/contact/

Email – Campus Communication

⚫ Your HCC email account is the official means of communication at HCC! Be sure to check your email daily! This can be forwarded to your personal email account.

Go to www.hibbing.edu

click on “check your email” under Quick Links

Log in:

⚫ StarID@go.minnstate.edu (ex: xx1234xx@go.mnscu.edu)

⚫ Password – you created

⚫ Time zone – Central (Canada & US)

E-Services

⚫ How to log in:Click on register for courses & enter:

➢User name: Your STAR ID➢EXAMPLE:

(xx1234xx – 2 letters, 4 numbers, 2 letters)

➢Password:

(you created when activating STAR ID)

E SERVICES (continued)

E services is where you access all of your information:

✓Register for classes

✓Update address

✓Check for registration holds

✓Print schedule (view or modify your

schedule)

✓Print an unofficial transcript

✓View your degree audit report

✓View financial aid award

✓ Review your bill

✓Make a payment

✓Opt-In for text messages

✓ Etc.

How do I print my schedule?

⚫ Log in to E Services:

• Go to the web: www.hibbing.edu

• Click on “Register for Courses”

• Enter StarID and password

• Click on “Courses and Registration”

• Click on “View/Modify Schedule”

• Print• (You may want to print another schedule right before classes begin

as room assignments may change)

How do I check my grades?

⚫ Go to: www.hibbing.edu

• Click on “check your grades” under quick

links

• Log in using your STARID and password

• Click on “grades/transcripts”

• Click “check grades”

• Select term and “continue”

• You can only view grades at the end of the term.

Grade reports are not mailed to students.

View/Print Unofficial Transcripts &

Degree Audit Report

⚫ You have access to your unofficial transcript and a degree

audit report which indicates the classes needed to fulfill your

degree. See your advisor for help reading your DARS.

⚫ Go to: www.hibbing.edu• Log into E services (check box below log in information to have name

appear on record)

• Click on “grades/transcripts”

• Select academic record for unofficial transcript

• Select interactive degree audit to view your report

• If you have completed courses at another college, be sure

they are listed on your degree audit (if they are not there,

contact the Registrar at karidoucette@hibbing.edu to

have them transferred in.

Bookstore

⚫You can access the booklist each

semester by going to the HCC website:

www.hibbing.edu

Go to: “Campus Services, Bookstore,

Booklist”

⚫ Students can purchase books 2 weeks

before the semester begins.

(extended hours will be posted)

⚫ One week prior to the semester,

students can charge textbooks to their

student account. Charging to student

accounts is available until the 5th day

of each semester.

Visa, Discover & Master Card

accepted

Phone: (218) 262-6706

To access the current booklist: go

to

http://bookstore.hibbing.edu/Home

Bookstore Continued…

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

HCC offers used book buy-back at the end of

each semester during finals week.

Textbook returns and exchanges are accepted

during the first 5 days of each semester.

(Receipt required and books in new

condition).

Release of Information HoldStudents are able to Request that HCC Withhold Directory Information

Directory Information

Hibbing Community College designates the following as directory information and, as such, it is

available to the general public on request:

• Student’s name, preferred name, address, telephone number

• Student’s e-mail address

• Student’s photograph (stills or motion)

• Student’s dates of attendance

• Student’s class standing (e.g. freshman, sophomore)

• Student’s major field of study

• Dates and place of birth

• Full-time, part-time

• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports

• Weight and height of members of athletic teams

• Most recent, previous school attended

• Student’s degrees, certificates and awards received

•If you prefer that this information is not available, you must complete the appropriate form.

Go to: https://hibbing.edu/academics/student-forms

Forms available on website:

Academics & Student Forms

HCC Student FormsHCC Student Forms can be found:

http://hibbing.edu/academics/student-forms

Examples: Academic Suspension Appeal

Change of Major Form

Graduation Application

Immunization Form

Student Change of Information

Etc.

Student Handbook

Check out the handbook on the web. Located: http://hibbing.edu/academics/student-handbook.pdf

Be sure to review:

Costs & Financial Information

Services to Students

Academic Information

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Policies and Procedures

You are responsible to read, understand, and follow all student

policies found in the Handbook. On campus students receive a

handbook at Cardinal Kick Off or at the Information Desk

Lost & Found

⚫ Students can check with the Information

Desk in Student Services

• (Building M)

Who is my Academic Advisor?

⚫ Mary Iozzo 262-6712maryiozzo@hibbing.edu

• Business Administration

• Culinary Arts

• Engineering

• Heating & Cooling

• Law Enforcement

• Liberal arts students with last name of A - H

• Medical Coding & Scribing

• Medical Lab Tech

Advising . . . (continued)

⚫ TERRI BRANDT 262-6775terribrandt@hibbing.edu

• Auto

• Cisco

• Dental

• Diesel

• Electrical Maintenance

• Health Science Broad Field

• IT Support, Networking & Security

• Liberal arts students with last name of I – Z

• Nursing

Advising . . . (continued)

⚫ Student Athletes / Club Sports

• Mike Flaten 262-6749 mikeflaten@hibbing.edu

⚫ Students in the TRIO SSS program are assigned to:• Jen Boben 262-7363 jenniferboben@hibbing.edu

• Donna Groettum 262-6786 donnagroettum@hibbing.edu

• Christina Brown 262-7370 christina.brown@hibbing.edu

• Michelle Chamernick 262-6774 michellechamernick@hibbiing.edu

⚫ PSEO

• Mary Iozzo 262-6712 maryiozzo@hibbing.edu

⚫ PROBATION/SUSPENSION

• Donna 262-6786 donnagroettum@hibbing.edu

• Lisa 262-6752 lisabestul@hibbing.edu

HCC ATHLETICS

⚫ What is available at HCC?

• Volleyball

• Baseball

• Softball

• Trap Shooting

• Basketball: Men’s & Women’s

• HCC also has weight, cross-fit, and cardio exercise rooms for student/staff/faculty use. There are also lockers available. Sauna and shower facilities also available.

Paying for College

⚫ Financial Aid

• College work-study jobs are available if you qualify (see Financial Aid Office)

• Complete the direct deposit information in E-Services

• All students should fill out a FAFSA (this counts as a payment plan)

• If you do not qualify for Financial Aid, you can apply to the Nelnet Business Solution online payment plan

• Effective Immediately, tuition and fees must be paid in full by the 1st day of the semester. Paid in full is defined as having made full payment, enrollment in an approved payment plan, a completed and filed financial aid application, or payment by 3rd party. Students not meeting at least one of these criteria will be dropped from all classes.

• If you have questions, please call the Business Office at

218-262-7205 or email tinahanegmon@hibbing.edu

⚫ Scholarships – See Financial Aid Office

Class Cancellations &

Campus Closings

⚫ Class cancellations and campus closings

can be found on the web.

• www.hibbing.edu

• Check on bottom left of screen for cancellations

• Campus closings will also be posted on local

radio and television stations

• If HCC needs to close campus due to bad weather, information is

posted on the website and through local news under school closings.

If an instructor must cancel class, information is on the bottom right

of the website…. Under “Cancellations”

Opt-in to receive HCC texts

⚫ Don’t miss important dates & reminders…

Go to www.hibbing.edu

On your “dashboard”

Select: “My Profile” in E-Services

“Turn text messaging ON”

HCC Calendar

This information is emailed to all students.

Be sure to check your email!

You can also see th Academic Calendars on

our website:

https://hibbing.edu/resources-for/student-

resources/ Under “Academics”

⚫ Why am I taking computerized tests? Accuplacer placement tests in reading and math are given to all new entering students. The results are used to help advisors schedule your courses.

⚫ How is my degree or career program laid out? Click on the following link to view program plans by the year you began your program. These program plans outline what courses are needed to fulfill your requirements toward graduation. http://hibbing.edu/academics/

⚫ Within first 5 days of each semester (including summer), you can add or drop courses on the web.

⚫ The drop period for partial semester courses shall be 3 days, including the first meeting date of the course. Partial semester courses are those longer than 3 weeks but do not last the entire semester. If a course lasts less than 3 weeks, students must drop prior to the second scheduled meeting time of the course. If a course lasts only 1 weekend, students must drop prior to start of course.

⚫ Course refunds are only available during the 5-day period except as specified in the student handbook.

⚫ Dropped courses will not appear on transcripts and you will not be charged for them.

⚫ Late adds can only be done with instructor approval.

♦Within first 5 days of semester,

you can add or drop on the web

♦ Late adds may be done with

instructor approval

♦ Course refunds are only

available during the 5-day period

except as specified in the student

handbook

♦ Dropped courses will not be on

transcripts and you will not be

charged.

♦ Must see an advisor to

withdraw

♦ “W’s” do appear on your

transcript

♦You will have to pay for the

classes

♦You have until 80% of the

semester is completed

♦Withdraws affect completion

rate!

Withdrawing from Classes

You can officially withdraw from any or all of your classes between the sixth day and 80% of the semester.

If you withdraw from all of your courses (total withdraw), you may be eligible for a refund depending on withdraw date. However, if you receive financial aid, you will be required to repay most, if not all, of the aid that you received.

To withdraw, you must contact your academic advisor. If you do not withdraw and do not attend, you may receive a grade of “F” for that course. No refund is available if you withdraw from some of your courses.

Cumulative

Registered

Credits

Min. GPA

Required

1 + 2.00

Students must earn at least

67% of credits attempted.

To maintain satisfactory academic progress, you need to meet qualitative and

quantitative measures. This means that you must maintain a 2.0 cumulative

grade point average and must pass 67% of all credits you attempt!

⚫ Students who do not maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress will be put on academic warning for one semester.

⚫ Students who are on academic warning for two consecutive semesters will be suspended. Students must then complete a petition seeking re-admittance.

• Probation/Suspension students have regularly scheduled appointments with their counselors and are required to attend meetings and conduct grade reports.

• Students who are suspended must petition for re-admittance and for financial aid. You may be re-admitted but may be denied financial aid with credit limit restrictions.

Student Support Services

(SSS)

SSS is a federally funded TRIO program designed to provide academic, personal, and social support to eligible students during their time at HCC so they can successfully achieve their educational goals.

The SSS program has been active at HCC since 1990. Two hundred sixty students each year are assisted to achieve their educational and career goals.

Student Support Services

⚫ Who is eligible?

• First Generation Students: (neither parent had a four-

year degree by the student’s 18th birthday)

• Students with a documented physical or learning

disability

• Students who are Low Income (as determined by

Federal Guidelines)

• If you think you qualify, please see one of the SSS advisors/counselor to

sign up: Jennifer Boben, Michelle Chamernick, Christina Brown, or

Donna Groettum. TRIO SSS offices are located in Student Services in

Building M.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

FREE SERVICES:

• Visits to 4-year colleges

• Transfer assistance

• Free Classes:

• Choosing a Major/Career

• Transition to College

• Intro to Personal Finance

• Workshops

• Supplemental Grant

• Social Events

• Other Services:

• Priority Registration

• Free Transcripts

• Photocopying

• Mid-term grade reports

• Note cards

• Advising:

• Academic

• Career

• Transfer

• Financial Aid

• Personal

⚫ STAFF:➢Jen Boben, Director

➢Michelle Chamernick, Advisor/Grant Assistant

➢Christina Brown, Advisor

➢Donna Groettum, Counselor

➢Torie Kutz, Master Tutor

Clubs & Organizations

Art Guild Phi Theta Kappa

Re Gen Student Senate

Culinary Student Nurses Association

Engineering & Science Multicultural

Law Enforcement

Cru And more…

Skills USA: Auto, Computers, Diesel, RHA

Sustainability Club

Other Important Info⚫ If you are not able to attend the first day of the semester, please notify your

instructor(s) via phone & email to avoid being dropped. If you are in a class

that is full, you may be dropped if you no-show to allow another student to fill

the seat.

⚫ If you decide for any reason to not attend HCC, you should contact the

Admissions Office 218-262-7207 if you are in a technical program to allow

another student a seat in the program… and BE SURE to drop all of your

classes… otherwise, you will be responsible for the tuition owed.

⚫ How do I know what classes to take for my program?

You can access a program plan by going to the following link:

http://hibbing.edu/academics/

These plans show you what is needed to complete your degree.

Schedule Information

⚫ Courses with section numbers of 01-09 are generally on campus;

courses in 90’s are in the evening; sections 55, 56, 57 are usually

online

⚫ Predominately online- may have a seat requirement for a lab or a

proctored test requirement

⚫ Completely online – have no face-to-face requirements

⚫ Blended/Hybrid – will be in class and also online

How to read a schedule

Example of a course

ID # Subj # Sec Title Dates Days Time Cr/Hr Status Instructor Delivery Method Loc

000173 BIOL 1520 01 General Biology of Animals and Plants 08/25 - 12/20 08/25 - 12/20 08/25 - 12/20

M W Th T

11:00am - 11:50am 11:00am - 12:50pm 11:00am - 12:50pm

5.0 Open Sabin, Jessalyn n/a n/a

The first column allows you to add a course to your cart (+). The hour glass can be clicked to show course equivalencies at other colleges. The paper and pencil is the waitlist feature to add yourself to the waitlist if the course is full. ID# is the course ID number (for quick add). Subj is the subject (Biology) and 1520 is the course; section is the section #. Title gives the name of the course (if you click on the title, you can see all course information). Dates /Days tells you the length of the course and days of the week it meets. Times indicate the hours it meets. (for this class you will see the dates of Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and Tuesday… This class meets all these dates with times. All sessions are requirements of the course. Credits shows the number of credits the course is worth. Instructor is the name of the instructor.as teu the length of the course

and days of the week it meets. Times indicate the hou(for this class you will see the dates of Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and Tuesday… This class meets all these dates with times. All sessions are requirements of the course. Credits shows the number of credits the course is worth. Instructor is the name of the instructor.

Frequently called offices

Academic Center Torie Kutz 262-6745

Accessibility Services Jen Boben 262-7363

Bookstore Becky Mayo 262-6706

Business Office Tina Hanegmon 262-7205

Campus Security 262-6705

Financial Aid Pam Finco 262-7378

Jalayne Smith 262-6731

Student Services Admissions 262-7247

Admissions Rep., Sarah Merhar 262-6713

Admissions Rep., Jessie Matvey 262-7384

Harassment, Dave Olds 262-6759

Housing, Steffanie Lynn 262-7258

Records, Kari Doucette 262-6735

Student Activities:

Rachel Milani 262-7246

Steffanie Lynn 262-7258

Transcripts (to order): www.getmytranscript.com

Veteran’s Benefits, Kari Doucette 262-6735

Academic Center (Tutoring)Torie Kutz 262Academic Center (Tutoring)

Torie Kutz

Online Student Orientation

Complete!

This concludes your Online Student Orientation.

Have a great day!